We are again overflowing with reopening news, as vaccine eligibility further expands and the CDC greenlights travel for those who've got their shots. Live theatre, music, and comedy have returned at least in part—even Jerry Seinfeld is back.

The Thanksgiving weekend saw the most U.S. travel since the pandemic began. It's an indicator that people are anxious to get out, although the substantial dropoff from 2019 also points toward plenty of COVID caution. The next couple of weeks will tell us how successful prevention efforts were, and whether we can minimize the damage of the virus between here and the arrival of vaccines. On the latter front, the news continues to be excellent, with Moderna reporting its vaccine 100% effective in preventing severe infections.

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Battery Park lies at the southernmost tip of Manhattan. It’s filled with gardens, sculpture, and monuments and has a fabulous view of the Statue of Liberty.

Whether you’re planning a corporate outing in the city or coming in from out of town, New York makes the perfect destination for any crowd. Here are several ideas across the sightseeing spectrum for your group, whether you’re looking for a dose of local history or a shopping trip a short ride from Manhattan.

This year, thousands and thousands will take the Statue Cruises ferry to New York’s iconic Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island. After your trip across New York Harbor, it’ll be high time for a pick-me-up. Whether you’re looking for a lobster roll, a waterfront view, and/or or a stiff cocktail, they’re all waiting nearby in the Financial District at the tip of Manhattan. Read on for 8 great restaurants located a short walk from the Statue Cruises dock.

The tip of Manhattan—The Battery, connected to Liberty and Ellis islands across New York Harbor—is the cradle of New York history. A strategic battle site in the Revolutionary War and the former seat of the United States capital, this area combines the old and the new, with beautiful antique buildings like City Hall near brand-new construction projects like the ultra-modern Oculus mall.

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